The Global Language of Street ArtSeptember 1st, 2025
Each year, I circle one weekend on my calendar without fail—Paint Louis. It’s a highlight not only for me but for artists and art lovers around the world. Paint Louis stands as the largest graffiti festival on the planet, transforming the St. Louis flood wall into a massive canvas that stretches nearly two miles. Recognized […]
From Many Hands: The Art of Co-CreationJuly 7th, 2025
A few months ago, I proposed a community-inspired art project to bring my science illustration workshop at the Missouri Botanical Garden to a meaningful and creative close. To celebrate community and the joy of collaboration, I envisioned a special art project for my class—a co-created scientific illustration centered on the anatomy and life cycle of […]
Artist as Scientist, Scientist as ArtistJune 30th, 2025
Last week, I had the privilege of co-presenting with Debora Nodelman (pictured) at our symposium, Artist as Scientist, Scientist as Artist: Research, Collage, & The Pursuit of Knowledge, at Kolaj Fest New Orleans 2025. Debora, a respected figure in the art-science community, holds a PhD in Education and identifies as an a/r/tographer—an Artist, Researcher, and […]
Exploring the Role of Art in Food System NarrativesApril 25th, 2025
I had the absolute pleasure of returning to Dr. Katie Sanders, Ph.D. class at North Carolina State University to once again explore the powerful intersection of art and food systems communication—and wow, what an amazing experience it was! 🎨🌾 In my guest lecture, “Feeding the Imagination: Exploring the Fusion of Art & Communication in Food […]